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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.84, 19,704.81 and 9,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.84, 19,704.81 and 9,244.36 is: 12,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.84 : 19,704.81 = 9,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.84/19,704.81 = 9,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.84x = 19,704.81 × 9,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.84x = 182,158,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,158,357.37/14,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.44

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